Oil in header tank!!!! - Page 2

Ratty · 14th May 2013, 19:00

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Originally Posted by Duncsport

so this "steel seal" will work with oil getting through to the header tank?will it block the HG hole on the water side so the oil doesnt get through?

I have never used it but heard good reports about it just go on their web site have a look google steel seal hope you can get if sorted.

Duncsport · 14th May 2013, 19:33

Thanks .I'll give it a go

Ratty · 14th May 2013, 20:00

Hope all goes well

marinabrian · 17th May 2013, 08:55

Sounds like the elastomer bead has de laminated from the head gasket, allowing oil to enter the jacket water.
Do the job properly, and save your money on the "quick fix" which won't
Brian

14th May 2013, 19:33	#12
Duncsport Newbie Rover 75 saloon,Classic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Elgin Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	oil in water!!! Thanks .I'll give it a go

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Ratty I really should get out more....... MG ZTT CDTI Honda Jazz 1.4 Auto Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,166 Thanks: 1,341 Thanked 888 Times in 594 Posts	Hope all goes well __________________ Membership Number 001426 I'll do it Drekley. Regards Allen.

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marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	Sounds like the elastomer bead has de laminated from the head gasket, allowing oil to enter the jacket water. Do the job properly, and save your money on the "quick fix" which won't Brian